1. Our appraisals are based on our own extensive knowledge and experience which covers more than 35 years in the classic car hobby. Our careful evaluation takes recent values, historical values and auction results into account. Please be advised, that many factors can influence the value of a classic car. One of the most important factors is the condition of a classic car. Our stated value(s) represent the current market value, in our opinion and to the best of our knowledge.
2. Classic Car and Collector Car markets have their value ups- and downs. Also, there are trends and impulses that can drive the market in one direction or the other, affecting the value and the ability to sell. We give no guarantees, expressed or implied, to be able to sell the vehicle for the appraised value.
3. No Liability. Under no circumstances are we, appraisalguy.ca, our officers, directors, employees, and/or agents, liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential or other loss, claim, injury, or damage, whether foreseeable or unforeseeable (including without limitation, claims for damages and/or for loss of profits or business opportunities), arising out of or in connection with any and all of our appraisals or our appraisal service(s) and whether based on contract, tort, liability, strict liability or any other legal theory. The previous sentence(s) will also apply, even if we have been advised, or specifically advised, of the possibility of any such loss, claim, injury and/or damage(s).
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4. Our appraisals are not technical inspections. We do not examine the road-worthiness or safety of classic cars. We always recommend a technical inspection by a licensed mechanic with the appropriate technical knowledge of classic cars, before any sale, purchase or road use takes place.
5. Regarding originality of parts. It is not part of this appraisal to check for originality of spare parts or replacement parts which were installed or might have been replaced in the past years or decades.
6. Regarding so called “numbers matching engines and transmissions”. To clarify, this means that a car still contains the original engine and transmission, which was installed at the factory of the original automobile manufacturer, on the day the car was manufactured on the production line. We do not check, verify or do a forensic study, if a classic car is in fact numbers matching. A simple visual inspection and comparison of these numbers would not be sufficient to confirm authenticity and if the numbers are in fact genuine factory stamps. However, there are many classic cars in existence with the factory original engine and transmission.
7. We hereby confirm, that we do not have any ownership or financial interest in any of the vehicles we provide appraisal services for, unless it is explicitly stated in the appraisal itself. We charge an appraisal fee based on work and/or hours performed, which is typically a flat fee. We do not charge a percentage fee based on the vehicle’s value.
8. In some circumstances, we charge an extra fee. For example, if we have to travel outside of our area of business and/or if there is extensive time and/or research effort involved. We always inform our customers in advance and provide a quote.
9. The term “Mileage shown” means the actual reading of the numbers in the instrument cluster. Our appraisals are not a confirmation of the true milage. In general, the “Mileage shown” should be taken into consideration with the current condition of the car, past ownership records if available, restoration(s) in the past, etc. to determine if the “Milage shown” is in the so called ballpark. In general, the majority of classic cars should be considered TMU – Total Milage Unknown. However, in rare occasions, there are classic and collector cars with extremely low or very low milage in existence. If our appraisal is for such a car, it is clearly identified and described as such.
Last updated: July 28, 2025.
